To be eligible to work in Australia, you must have a visa which provides you with work permission.
Australia offers a variety of work visas for individuals both within and outside of Australia who wish to work in the country. Whether you want to work in Australia temporarily or plan to stay long-term, there are visa options to suit your needs.
Australian work visas can generally be categorised into two main types: Independent Work Visas and Employer Sponsored Visas.
Skilled independent visas are for individuals with exceptional skills or qualifications who can obtain a work visa without the need for sponsorship by a company or support from a government/region. These visas include (but are not limited to):
- Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)
- For international students who have completed their studies in Australia, allowing them to gain work experience in Australia.
- Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)
- For highly skilled workers in skilled occupations, requiring no sponsorship.
- Global Talent Visa (Subclass 858)
- For individuals with exceptional achievements and international recognition in specific fields.
- Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)
- Requires nomination by a state or territory government and is suitable for workers with specific skills.
- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (Subclass 491)
- The 491 visa is a 5-year provisional visa that allows you to live and work in a designated regional area of Australia.
- Working Holiday visa (subclass 417)
Employer sponsored visas require an established Australian company (or an overseas entity) to sponsor you for certain positions within the company. These visas include (but are not limited to):
- Training Visa (Subclass 407)
- Intended for individuals coming to Australia to undertake professional training or participate in professional development courses.
- Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (Subclass 482)
- Suitable for temporarily filling skill shortages, allowing the holder to work in Australia for up to four years.
- Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186)
- Allows workers nominated for specific positions to obtain permanent residency.
- Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa (Subclass 187)
- Applicants who previously held a 457 visa and have worked for their current employer in the nominated occupation for more than two years, with the employer willing to offer a permanent position.
- Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 494)
- Allows workers to obtain temporary residency while working in regional areas, with a pathway to permanent residency.
Basic Requirements for Applying for the Work Visa
- Employer Sponsorship Eligibility
- The employer must be an Australian company that is actively and lawfully operating or an eligible overseas company.
- The employer needs to provide evidence demonstrating its eligibility to sponsor.
- Occupation List
- The nominated occupation must be on the Skilled Occupation List, which specifies eligible occupations and related visa types.
- Labor Market Testing
- Provide evidence showing that the employer was unable to find a suitable candidate through the Labour Market Testing process in Australia and has made genuine efforts to recruit locally.
- Health and Character Requirements
- The applicant must meet Australia’s health and character requirements, including undergoing necessary medical examinations and providing police clearance certificates.
Our Service Process and Timeline
- Consultation and Assessment Phase (1-2 weeks)
- Initial consultation to understand your circumstances and assess your eligibility.
- Provide a document checklist and guidance as to the information and documents required to support the application.
- Document Preparation Phase (2-4 weeks)
- Assist in preparing and collating all application materials.
- Review information and supporting documents to ensure legal requirements are met.
- Application Submission Phase (1 week)
- Draft, review and submit visa application.
- Ensure complete and accurate information and documents are provided with the application.
- Processing Phase
- Employer-Sponsored Visas: 1-18 months
- Monitor the application progress and provide real-time feedback.
- Assist with any further requests from the immigration department.
- Independent Visas: 1-18 months
- Monitor the application progress and provide real-time feedback.
- Assist with any further requests from the immigration department.
- Employer-Sponsored Visas: 1-18 months
- Post-Visa Approval
- Provide ongoing support and consulting services to help you adapt to life in Australia.
